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In has 16 different meanings across 5 categories:

Noun · Adjective · Adverb · Proper Noun · Prep

Definitions
Noun
1

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

2

a rare soft silvery metallic element; occurs in small quantities in sphalerite

3

a state in midwestern United States

4

Abbreviation of integrase.

5

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

6

Abbreviation of inch; inches.

Verb
1

To enclose.

Adjective
1

holding office

"the in party"

in
2

directed or bound inward

"took the in bus"

"the in basket"

in
3

currently fashionable

"the in thing to do"

"large shoulder pads are in"

in
4

Located indoors, especially at home or at one's office or place of work.

Adverb
1

to or toward the inside of

"come in"

"smash in the door"

2

At or towards the interior of a defined space, such as a building or room.

Proper Noun
1

Abbreviation of Indiana, a state of the United States of America.

Prep
1

Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial, temporal or other limits.

2

Contained by.

Example Sentences
"the in party" adjective
"took the in bus" adjective
"the in basket" adjective
"the in thing to do" adjective
"large shoulder pads are in" adjective
"come in" adverb
"smash in the door" adverb
See Also
preposition i at within en into in aid of pica
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
linear unit metallic element
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